Hostal Gravina
Tarifa · Andalusia

Hostal Gravina

Guest house in the centre of Tarifa, with rooms featuring a balcony or terrace, free WiFi and the beaches of Los Lances and Playa Chica within easy reach.

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8.4 Score
719 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Tarifa
Nearby Church of San Mateo · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Hostal Gravina

Hostal Gravina is a guest house in the centre of Tarifa, 550 m from Playa de Los Lances, with rooms that may have a balcony or terrace. Its décor combines Andalusian style with modern details, in a central location from which you can walk to nearby shops and restaurants.

The rooms have air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV; all include a private bathroom with a shower, and some offer a balcony, terrace or views of the city and a local landmark. There are also options with views of an interior courtyard and a triple room for up to three people. The property offers free WiFi throughout, a lift, room service and facilities for guests with reduced mobility. Playa Chica is 600 m away, while the Tarifa Maritime Terminal is 260 m away. It is a practical option for exploring the old town on foot, heading to the sea and visiting Tarifa’s historical sites.

Hostal Gravina
★ 8.4 · Very good · 719 reviews

Plan your stay at Hostal Gravina

Guest house in the centre of Tarifa, with rooms featuring a balcony or terrace, free WiFi and the beaches of Los Lances and Playa Chica within easy reach.

Room types

The room options include double rooms with one bed and options with two single beds, as well as a triple room for up to three guests. The categories vary in their outdoor spaces and views: some overlook an interior courtyard, others have a balcony with views of the city and a local landmark, and several have a terrace. This lets you choose between a simpler stay and a room with outdoor space.

All the room types listed have a private bathroom with a shower and a desk. The triple room has one single bed and one double bed; the double rooms have either double or single beds, depending on the category. In the rooms with a balcony or terrace, the city views set them apart from those overlooking the interior courtyard. The rooms have air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV, with configurations for one, two or three people.

Twin Room — Hostal Gravina
Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Views of an interior courtyard
  • Shower

This option has two single beds and views of an interior courtyard. The private bathroom includes a shower, and the desk provides a practical place to organise your day. Unlike the categories with a balcony or terrace, its distinctive feature is its setting facing the courtyard.

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Standard Double Room — Hostal Gravina
Standard Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Shower
  • Views of an interior courtyard

The Standard category has a double bed, a private bathroom with a shower and views of an interior courtyard. It also has a desk. Compared with the double rooms with a balcony or terrace, it offers a simpler indoor layout, with no private outdoor space, and is suitable for two guests.

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Double Room with Balcony — Hostal Gravina
Double Room with Balcony

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

The balcony sets this double room apart and accompanies views of the city and a local landmark. Inside, there is a double bed, a desk and a private bathroom with a shower. It is an option for those who want to enjoy outdoor space and city views from their room.

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Twin Room with Balcony — Hostal Gravina
Twin Room with Balcony

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • Views of a local landmark

It shares the balcony and city views of the Double Room with Balcony, but has two single beds instead of a double bed. It also has views of a local landmark, a desk and a private bathroom with a shower—a combination suited to two people who prefer separate beds.

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Double Room with Terrace — Hostal Gravina
Double Room with Terrace

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Terrace
  • City views

This room combines a double bed with a terrace and views of the city and a local landmark. A desk and private bathroom with a shower complete the room. Its terrace, rather than a balcony, is the main difference from the other double options with city views.

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Twin Room with Terrace — Hostal Gravina
Twin Room with Terrace

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Terrace
  • City views

The terrace and city views characterise this room with two single beds. It also has views of a local landmark, a desk and a private bathroom with a shower. Compared with the room with a terrace and a double bed, this layout lets two guests sleep in separate beds.

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Superior Twin Room with Terrace — Hostal Gravina
Superior Twin Room with Terrace

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Terrace
  • Views of an interior courtyard

The Superior category combines a terrace with two single beds, while its views overlook an interior courtyard. It also has a desk and a private bathroom with a shower. Unlike the rooms with terraces facing the city, the interior courtyard defines the view from this room.

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Basic Triple Room — Hostal Gravina
Basic Triple Room

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Views of an interior courtyard
  • Shower

This room accommodates up to three guests and has one single bed and one double bed. It overlooks an interior courtyard and also has a desk and a private bathroom with a shower. It is the only one of these categories that accommodates three people and has a combination of different bed types.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the centre of Tarifa on foot, with Playa de Los Lances 550 m away
  • you prefer to choose between rooms with a balcony, terrace or views of an interior courtyard
  • you are travelling as a couple or with another person and want a double room with separate beds or a double bed
  • you need facilities for guests with reduced mobility and a lift
  • you value having free WiFi throughout the property and room service

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: Hostal Gravina does not have parking
  • you are travelling with more than three people and want to stay in one room: the maximum capacity is three guests
  • your stay involves parties or stag or hen parties, which are not permitted
  • you need to make noise at night: quiet hours are from 22:00 to 10:00

Hotel facilities & services

Hostal Gravina offers useful services to help you organise your stay in Tarifa: there is free WiFi, room service, luggage storage and tourist information. The lift provides access to the different floors, and the accommodation has facilities for guests with reduced mobility. The rooms are non-smoking, and some are soundproofed.

Air conditioning and heating let you adjust the room temperature, while lockers and private check-in and check-out complete the available services. There are security cameras in the communal areas, and access is managed by card or key. The property has public bathrooms and is non-smoking throughout. The rooms include a private bathroom, shower and desk. Internet access is available throughout the property free of charge.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Room service
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Lift

General facilities

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • Room service
  • Security cameras in communal areas
  • Security alarm
  • Access card
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Hostal Gravina is on Calle Sancho IV el Bravo, in the centre of Tarifa. Iglesia de San Mateo is 50 m away and the Municipal Museum is 150 m away; both are nearby landmarks from which to start exploring the old town. Castillo de Guzmán El Bueno is 180 m away and Puerta de Jerez is 210 m away. The nearby streets have shops, bars and restaurants, including La Antigua de Tarifa, 8 m away, and El Barrilito, 20 m away.

Mercado Central is 220 m away and the Tarifa Maritime Terminal is 260 m away. Ferries to Tangier depart from there. For time on the coast, Playa de Los Lances is 550 m away and Playa Chica is 600 m away; Playa de Valdevaqueros is 7 km away. Gibraltar International Airport is 26 km away. These distances make it easy to combine walks around the centre with beach visits and trips to other parts of the coast.

The old town is well suited to exploring its historic buildings and cultural spaces on foot: as well as the church and castle, you can visit Sala de Exposiciones Cárcel Real, 80 m away, and Centro de Interpretación y Aula del Mar, 500 m away. You can stop at Mercado Central during your walk. Playa Chica and Los Lances offer places to spend the day by the sea, while Valdevaqueros, 7 km away, provides another option for a coastal outing and wind sports. The ferry also gives you the option of continuing your journey to Tangier.

Church of San Mateo — A centrally located church that serves as a landmark for exploring the old town. 50 m
Municipal Museum — A cultural space where you can learn about Tarifa’s heritage and history. 150 m
Castle of Guzmán El Bueno — A historic fortress overlooking the area around Tarifa’s old town. 180 m
Tarifa Maritime Terminal — The departure point for ferries connecting Tarifa with Tangier. 260 m
Playa de Los Lances — A long Atlantic beach for walks and wind sports. 550 m
Playa Chica — A small urban beach beside the old town and harbour. 600 m

What guests say about Hostal Gravina

8.4
Very good · 719 reviews
Staff
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
9.8

Guests particularly appreciate the central surroundings and the WiFi, which receives the highest score among the categories. The staff, cleanliness and comfort also receive good ratings. The facilities and value for money complete a favourable impression, although there is room for improvement compared with the highest-rated aspects.

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